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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.48, 3,050.28 and 1,870.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.48, 3,050.28 and 1,870.32 is: 2,791.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.48 : 3,050.28 = 1,870.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.48/3,050.28 = 1,870.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.48x = 3,050.28 × 1,870.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.48x = 5,704,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,704,999.69/2,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.81

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